No fatalities
28 Aug 2021: PIPER PA-18-150 — Kenai, AK
On 28 Aug 2021, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotResponse/compensation